Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says beyond a reasonable doubt? If you’ve heard this saying in the past it’s likely because you have been charged with a crime in California. The most simple definition of this saying is that the prosecution must be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that […]
When you carry a weapon in California and commit a crime you will find yourself in a lot of trouble. The weapons laws in the state are strict, especially when it comes to firearms. It’s important that you know the laws before going out in public with a weapon on your person. It’s also important […]
When you are charged with a crime your life immediately changes. Arrests are quickly known these days for various reasons. One of those reasons is social media. If the arrest was in front of a lot of people there’s the likelihood that it was either captured on video or the people knew you. There’s also […]
All evidence must follow a proper chain of command if it is to be used effectively in a criminal case. If any evidence is improperly marked, documented, or lost it could jeopardize a case. If evidence is left out of the evidence room or winds up in the wrong hands it could lead to the […]
Finding yourself in a courtroom on charges of viewing and possessing child pornography is something that could alter your life forever. It will feel as if the whole courtroom is looking at you, already offering condemnation, and you may not know what steps to take in the immediate aftermath. It may seem like your whole […]
When you are facing a criminal charge in San Francisco your life changes immediately. It’s possible you won’t be released on bail, your face could be plastered all over the local news, and you might not know when you will get to enjoy freedom again. Depending on the severity of the crime you supposedly committed […]
The topic of domestic violence is a difficult one in today’s world. There are too many couples that see their relationships come to a screeching halt due to domestic violence issues. What many people tend to forget is that domestic violence does not only involve love interests. It also involves violence between siblings, cousins, friends […]
Assault and battery are one of the most common crimes committed in California. It’s easy to get involved in a fight with someone else and then that fight turns into a physical one. It very well could have been self-defense, but how do you prove this? It’s very difficult to fight an assault charge. It’s […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a common crime that occurs all over California, especially in large cities like Los Angeles. Law enforcement agencies all across the state do their part to curb this crime but there are still people who make the wrong decisions. You might be one of those people at some point […]
Everyone makes mistakes in life. Some of those mistakes are more serious than others. Maybe you committed a crime that led to a charge. If this is the case you will not want to represent yourself in court. This is a big risk to take that could wind up leading to your loss of freedom […]
When you are facing a criminal charge in California it is a scary situation. You might not know what to expect or if you will spend years in jail. One of the most important things to understand is that you should never represent yourself in a criminal case. Your freedom and your rights are too […]
Anyone facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) likely has a lot of stress about their future. Multiple DUI charges can lead to the suspension or revocation of a driver’s license. From hefty fines to jail time; a charge of DUI can bring with it a lot of penalties. You need to know […]